Names That Mean Deer

  1. Derby
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "park with deer"
    • Description:

      It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.
  2. Zibiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "roe, deer"
    • Description:

      Compelling Z name mentioned in the Old Testament and one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.
  3. Damona
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "bull; deer"
    • Description:

      A Celtic goddess associated with hot springs.
  4. Maral
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "deer"
    • Description:

      The deer in question is the Caspian Red Deer, native to Armenia.
  5. Isi
    • Origin:

      Choctaw
    • Meaning:

      "deer"
    • Description:

      This simple name has an animal meaning, like many Native American names, and can be used for either sex.
  6. Shikamaru
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "as a deer"
    • Description:

      Shikamaru Nara is one of the most popular characters from Naruto, although this has not translated to any American or many Japanese babies being given the name.
  7. Osian
    • Origin:

      Welsh variation of Oisin, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little deer"
    • Description:

      Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020. Oisin is very popular in its native Ireland.

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